CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK Deputy Headteacher Achievement and Standards February 2021 Dear Colleague Thank you for your interest in the post of Deputy Headteacher at Up Holland High School. The information pack contains the following documents: • Candidate Pack • Job Description • Person Specification • Application Form In addition, our website link https://uhhs.uk/ will provide with all relevant publications in our vacancies section. If you like what you find out about us and would like to be considered for this post, please follow the application process as follows: • Complete the enclosed application form in full. Please do not submit a CV. • Write a letter of application (no more than 3 sides of A4) outlining: • The relevant experience and qualities which you can bring to this particular post, including examples of key projects and systems you have successful led and managed. • Your personal skills and attributes and how they are relevant to moving our school forwards towards outstanding. • Any evidence of raising standards and improving the quality of education for students. The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Wednesday 24th March and interviews will be held on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April. I am sorry that we will not be able to reply personally to all unsuccessful applicants nor give feedback other than to those who have been shortlisted. However, please be assured that we will take the time and trouble to read each application carefully. Prior to shortlisting there will be an initial long listing process that will involve successful candidates being invited into school for a question and answer with the Headteacher. This meet and greet will also provide an opportunity to gather some initial intelligence about the school before the formal two-day process for those selected commences. If you decide to apply, I look forward to hearing from you. If not, I wish you success in your search for a similar post. Completed applications should be returned to [email protected] For the attention of Mrs Anne McKernan Headteacher’s PA and School Manager. Yours sincerely Mr P Scarborough Headteacher The Advert Start date September 1st 2021 Salary details The ISR range for Deputy Head at Up Holland is L17 – L22. The starting salary will be negotiated dependent on the experience of the successful candidate and progression up the pay spine will be determined within our appraisal system. Job advertisement Deputy Headteacher Achievement and Standards Required for September 2021 NOR 850 Salary range: L17-22 Up Holland High School is a happy and harmonious place to be where students are highly-motivated and have the opportunity to be inspired and succeed. We were recognised by Ofsted in June 2018 as a ‘Good Provider’ of Education across all areas of the Inspection Framework. We have the ambition, drive and capacity to be outstanding in the future, focusing our collective efforts on being ‘Dedicated to Excellence’ in all that we do. We now have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join the leadership team of our school as it continues its journey to outstanding. You will be: • An experienced senior leader with a proven track record of raising standards and outcomes. • A leader who is able to develop, nurture and build leaders of the future. • Able to inspire and enthuse students, staff and the community. • A professional with drive, energy, determination and an aspiration to headship. We can offer: • The opportunity to join the leadership team that has the ambition to be outstanding. • An incredibly strong, talented and committed staff team. • An ethos that places the students at the heart of the decisions it takes. • A school that recognises the importance of developing the students LORIC skills: • Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication. • A delightful student community. • Strong support from the Headteacher, leadership team and governing body. If you wish to be considered for the post, an application pack is available on the school website https://uhhs.uk/ or alternatively contact the Headteacher’s PA, Anne McKernan. Tel: 01695 625191 email: [email protected] Selection process Wednesday 24th March Applications close at 9.00 am Tuesday 30th March Meet and Greet Q and A with the Headteacher Monday 26th April Day one interviews Tuesday 27th April Day two interviews Information to Candidates The Leadership Team Senior leadership at Up Holland has a strong mix of experienced, and new to post, team members who all share a hunger, work ethic and ambition to be outstanding • Paul Scarborough: Headteacher (Leadership and Management) • Vacant Post: Deputy Head (Quality of Education and Leadership and Management) • Kate McCann: Assistant Head (Quality of Education and Teaching and Learning) • Rachel Bond: Director of Behaviour and Attitudes (Personal Development and B&A) • Alison Scarborough: Associate Assistant Head (Quality of Education & Curriculum) • Alison Williams: Associate Assistant Head (Personal Development and SEN) • Sally Worthington: Associate Leader (Personal Development) • Kirsty Higgs: Associate Leader (Quality of Education and Leadership and Management) What we are looking for The specifics of this post are included in the job description and person specification. However, it may be helpful to you to know the following: • The successful candidate will be a key player in the development of the school. They will have a major influence on our future direction and as such will need to share our vision and have the energy, enthusiasm and organisational skills to make things happen. • They will have a major role in how we improve the quality of education of all students, combining their experience with curriculum and teaching and learning. • This will need high levels of organisation and time management as well as a keen eye for detail and the ability to think clearly, negotiate and persuade. • To be effective here requires good communication skills, good interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle priorities. A sense of humour is essential too! • The post of Deputy Head is a demanding one. We all put in long hours at times and often need to be flexible, adaptable and supportive of each other. This post requires energy, stamina, commitment and a dedication and willingness to be professional and model excellence. • In return we can offer support and encouragement, a team where you will be valued and developed with the opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of senior leadership. As such, this post will offer excellent preparation for headship and would view it as the ultimate accolade if the successful candidate were to gain a headship within five years. School Context and Information • Majority of students are White British and speak English as their first language. • Percentage of students from minority ethnic groups is well below the national average. • Percentage of students with SEN support is below the national average. • Percentage of students who qualify for PP is broadly in line with the national average at 32%. • Up Holland serves the needs of three different local authorities, based in West Lancashire we also border Wigan and St Helens. • The majority of our students come from the areas of Wigan, Up Holland and Skelmersdale. • We are a growing school with number on roll increasing every year since I became Headteacher in September 2016, rising from 609 to 850. • We have been oversubscribed for the last two years and have an extensive Primary Transition programme in place. • Faculties are well-resourced and have access to modern teaching technology. • The school has had significant investment to improve the learning environment for students. • We have specialist accommodation to teach most subjects in their own dedicated areas. • This year we are adding a dance studio and fitness and wellbeing centre to complement existing sports facilities Further information about Up Holland including our prospectus which captures our values can be found on the school website at https://uhhs.uk/ Job Description Specific Responsibilities To be determined on appointment dependant on strengths and experience. However, some of the key components will include: Raising Standards • To lead our Raising Achievement Programme to ensure the highest academic standards in all subjects. • To support all subjects to be in the top 30 percentile of similar schools nationally. • To ensure we consistently achieve a Progress 8 score of zero or better. • To develop strategies for monitoring progress and providing intervention in consultation with pastoral and curriculum leaders. • To report to governors on statutory targets and progress of all cohorts. Quality of Education • To ensure that Up Holland provides consistently high-quality curriculum provision, supported by the delivery of outstanding teaching. • To lead and line manage senior leaders responsible for improving and enhancing the Quality of Education for students at Up Holland. • To lead our Faculty Review and Quality Assurance strategies. General Responsibilities • To deputise for the Headteacher in his absence. • To play a full part in all aspects of strategic planning, implementation and review. • To be the line manager for named curriculum areas and to work closely with these areas on raising standards. • To be the line manager for a named year group to challenge and support all pastoral and academic issues. • To undertake a range of routine duties such as assembly, break and lunchtime duties, walkabout, detention and bus duties. • To teach an agreed timetable (approximately 4 hours per week) • To maintain a high profile and visible presence around school. • To support a broad range of out of hours activities and events. • To model and promote a culture of professionalism, high expectations and excellence in all that you do. Note: this is very much a working draft, indicating the key areas of the role. Specifics will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on their own experience and levels of expertise. Person Specification To be assessed through application, reference and interview Essential Desirable 1.